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NFC training camp previews

NFL Nation reporters break down each NFC team's training camp, including top storylines, position battles and players to watch.

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Little progress in Brady settlement talks (0:57)
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Packers DT Guion gets 3-game ban, to appeal

Letroy Guion has been suspended for the first three games of the regular season for his offseason arrest, but the Green Bay Packers defensive tackle is planning an appeal.

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My Wish: Andrew McCutchen (6:52)
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Panama, Mexico shrouded in controversy (2:51)
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Beibut Shumenov ready to make a splash

A pair of key decisions -- moving up in weight and adding a new trainer -- have Beibut Shumenov confident entering Saturday's cruiserweight title bout against B.J. Flores.

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Cuban talks 'Sharknado 3,' Trump (4:03)
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1mJeremy Fowler

Steelers extend Tomlin's contract through 2018

The Pittsburgh Steelers have extended Mike Tomlin's contract by two seasons, giving one of the NFL's longest-tenured head coaches more time to chase his second championship.

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21hArash Markazi

Cuban: Jordan situation is like 'makeup sex'

Mark Cuban said the only thing he would have done differently in the DeAndre Jordan situation would've been having the center change his Twitter profile after he agreed to a deal with the Mavs.

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Have you heard from Kobe? (0:13)
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Poignant speech shows rare side of Iverson

A touching speech by the former Philadelphia 76ers star at the NBPA Players Awards outshines his infamous 2002 practice rant, writes ESPN's Johnette Howard.

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Frazier's hit ricochets for an out (0:18)
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NFL rookies rate themselves in 'Madden 16' (1:25)
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Madden NFL Twitter account trolls Seahawks' play calling

At this rate, it seems the Seahawks will never live down the end of Super Bowl XLIX. Madden NFL's Twitter account is the latest to troll Seattle for its decision to throw from the 1-yard line.

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Dogs welcome at Sunningdale (3:05)
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Santa throws out the first pitch (0:26)
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Olbermann: Steinbrenner belongs in the Hall of Fame (6:12)
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11hBob Pockrass

Pockrass: Bell delivers another Eldora thrill

Christopher Bell proved stronger than dirt at Eldora Speedway -- and faster than everyone else -- in another entertaining Camping World Truck Series race at the track Tony Stewart owns.

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Special Olympics athletes have a reason to smile (1:00)
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Kid struggles to eat a hot dog at baseball game (0:31)
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Emotional win for Johnson (5:46)

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NCAA to charge Donnie Tyndall
Men's College Basketball 

The former Southern Miss men's basketball coach will be charged by the NCAA with multiple infractions including academic misconduct, according to ESPN's Andy Katz and a CBS Sports report. Story

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Men's College Basketball 

Charles Barkley: 'Kobe is a loner'
NBA 

Barkley told Mike & Mike he isn't surprised Kobe didn't call his new Lakers teammates: "It doesn't make him a bad guy, I don't think he's a guy who will reach out to guys like that. He'll see them in training camp."

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NBA 

Barkley: Hammon's time will come

Charles Barkley thinks there will be a female coach in the NBA. "The thing about the NBA, it's just about players. Becky Hammon got a much better chance of winning with the Spurs than she do the Sacramento Kings." The interview

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The team that couldn't shoot straight
Soccer 

The U.S. took 20 shots last night against Jamaica, more than it had in any game in 2015. But it only managed one goal from 10 on-target shots.

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Soccer 

Tommy Smyth @TommySmythESPN

USA should not lose to Jamaica . Like I said wins over Germany and Holland mean not very much when you cant win Gold Cup.

USMNT loss to Jamaica... worst ever?
Soccer 

Not according to ESPNFC's Jason Davis, who thinks the 1998 World Cup group stage loss to Iran is still No. 1. But last night's loss -- the first to a Caribbean nation on American soil since 1969 -- is a close 2nd. Top 10 worst losses

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Soccer 

Fantasy tips: Look to your Tigers
MLB 

Ian Kinsler and Yoenis Cespedes have combined for 7 HR and a .377 batting average in 53 AB against Seattle's Hisashi Iwakuma. Thursday lineup analysis

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MLB 

Maya Moore @mooremaya

Grateful to celebrate my birthday this year with a special person who truly embodies the Love of the Game. Thank you Ariya #MyWish @SportsCenter 6pm ET

Lot of blame to got around for Boston

Clay Buchholz, you're excused. But the other 9 highest paid Red Sox who make $128M this season and have combined for 0.0 WAR? You're not. That's the equivalent value of nine average players called up from the minors.

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The Shanahan-Lamoriello connection

Lou Lamoriello just left the Devils to join the Maple Leafs, where he will work for the team's president Brendan Shanahan. Lamoriello's first draft pick with the Devils in 1987? Brendan Shanahan with the No. 2 overall pick.

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Seahawks get trolled ... by video game
NFL 

At this rate, Seattle might never live down how last year's Super Bowl ended. Madden NFL's Twitter account is the latest to troll the decision to throw from the 1-yard line. No '99' for Lynch

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NFL 

Paul George puts on a show for fans
NBA 

George nails some sweet dunks, making us wonder: Is this a preseason audition for a spot in the All-Star dunk contest?

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NBA 

TBT: Kerri Strug lands on one leg
Gymnastics 

On this day in 1996: With two torn ligaments in her ankle and a U.S. gold medal on the line, the 4-foot-9 gymnast lined up for a second try on the vault ... and she nailed it.

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Gymnastics 

Iverson: MJ was my inspiration
NBA 

Allen Iverson received the Game Changer Award at the NBPA Players' Awards on Tuesday night. He explained how much Michael Jordan inspired his career: "If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be on this stage."

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NBA 

Source: NFLPA offers Brady settlement
NFL 

An NFLPA settlement offer to the NFL last week in the Tom Brady case was met with "silence" a source told ESPN's Dan Graziano. It is believed Brady refuses to accept any suspension, though would consider a fine. Story

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NFL 

'Hey, was that on purpose?'
Soccer 

A group of fans were left stunned by a pass from Andrea Pirlo at an NYCFC practice.

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Bill Barnwell @billbarnwell

Always been of the opinion that the Seahawks could survive losing Richard Sherman but would have to change their D without Earl Thomas.

David Price on the block? Not so fast
MLB 

Buster Olney says the Tigers don't want to deal their ace at the trade deadline because they are just 3 games out of a wild card spot.

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MLB 

MLB trade rumors Bowden's not buying
MLB 

Rest easy Padres fans, James Shields isn't going anywhere on the trade market. At least that's what ESPN's Jim Bowden writes: "The trade market is flooded with starting pitching right now." 9 more rumors (Insider)

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MLB 

Bubba an early leader in Canada
Golf 

Bubba Watson had six birdies in his first nine holes at the RBC Canadian Open today. Last week at The Open, he had a total of six birdies in two rounds before missing the cut. Leaderboard

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Golf 

Lou Lamoriello = The N.J. Devils

Since Lamoriello came to the organization in 1987, the team won 1,093 games, with 21 playoff appearances and 3 Stanley Cups. Without Lou in New Jersey? 5 seasons, 113 wins and 0 playoff appearances.

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Klinsmann can't escape questions
Soccer 

The U.S. loss to Jamaica in the Gold Cup semifinals has renewed criticisms of the coach's personnel decisions -- especially in the center of his defense. Gamble didn't pay off

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Soccer